Business Writing Basics

ID : 33280

Description: From simple e-mails to formal letters, business professionals regularly compose documents that educate, persuade, inform, or enlighten others. There are many types of business documents, some very specific to an industry while others are common across all industries. Some of the common types of documents include memos, letters, reports, and emails. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, discusses the components of business writing and explains how to write these basic documents. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

RequirementsInternet Access

Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.Hardware

Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptableMac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)1 GB RAM minimum recommendedOperating SystemsWindows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10 or higher with WindowsWeb BrowsersGoogle Chrome is highly recommendedInternet Explorer is not recommended as it may not display certain menus and linksCookies MUST be enabledPop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)Kindle Reader App is needed for many courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)Adobe PDF ReaderMedia Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media.)Adobe Flash Player (Required for many courses.)Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real PlayerPowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)

Lesson 1Recall the basic fundamentals of business writing
Identify the various types of business documents
Recognize how to write a memo, business letter, and business report
Identify key steps to creating effective business emails
State why good proofreading is important in business writing